Clandestine Crew Guards Secrets of Winter Angling at the Eddy
Setting up for a sunset fish at Skinners Eddy but divulging no secrets on Tuesday were Hank Belcher (above, left) of Leraysville and Richard “Banjo” Voda of Spring Hill. Photos and Story by Rick Hiduk (As published in the Jan. 11 edition of the Rocket-Courier) Ice fishing at Skinners EddyContinue Reading
Commissioners Note H&R Authority Shuffle and IT Needs
Participating in the Wyoming County Prison Board meeting prior to the regular commissioners meeting on Jan. 9 were (clockwise from lower, left) Jeff Mitchell, Ken Repsher, Russell Shurtleff, Paul Litwin III, Tom Henry, Bill Gaylord, and Ed Sherman and (at rear) Gordon Traveny (left) and Stephen Franko. Photos and StoryContinue Reading
Wyalusing Teachers and Board Approve ‘Early Bird’ Contract
Teachers and other faculty (top) await the approval and signing of a new three-year teachers contract that was approved by the Wyalusing Area School Board on Monday evening, well ahead of schedule. WAEA president Kevin Deibert (above, left) and school board president Chad Salsman seal the deal with a handshake.Continue Reading
Book and Film Collaboration to Highlight Stephen King Works
Wyoming County commissioner Tom Henry (seated, above) holds a copy of “Different Seasons,” a collection of novellas by Stephen King that includes the story that inspired the film “Shawshank Redemption.” With him to announce the details of this year’s Wyoming County Reads program are (standing, from left) Bill Chapla, TunkhannockContinue Reading
Frigid Weather Perfect for Local Ice Fishing
Dave Inman (top, center) manned the auger on Monday morning at Fitch’s Pond near Springville, joined by his wife, Gail (right), and neighbor Clinton Severcool of Lake Carey. Making the drive from the Wyoming Valley to Susquehanna County for a day of ice fishing on Monday were (above, from left)Continue Reading
Milder Days Should Bring Anglers Back to River
Photos by Rick Hiduk At 3 degrees with wind chills in the minus teens, even the hardiest of ice fishers gave up on angling at Skinners Eddy on Saturday morning. Moderating temperatures should draw the clandestine crew back to the river shelf by Monday, but warmer weather and showers theContinue Reading
Pickett Announces January Office, Veterans Service Hours
Residents who may be in need of forms, applications or information about state programs and services can obtain them from either of Rep. Tina Pickett’s (Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) satellite office locations during specialized hours during the month of January, she announced today. “January will undoubtedly bring snow and icy weather to ourContinue Reading
Barnes Acres Shining Example of Wysox Township’s Agricultural Heritage
The story of Sherman and Ann Barnes (above) is a testament to the deep attraction that Wysox Township holds for so many families. They maintain a joy of country living that endears them to their neighbors and other friends. Known to many as sheep farmers, the Barnes’s history in theContinue Reading
Larger Budget Forces Tax Increase in Wyoming County
By Rick Hiduk (As published in the Jan. 4 edition of the Rocket-Courier) The Wyoming County Commissioners maintain that a tax increase was unavoidable to meet higher costs faced by the county in the coming year. Approved at their Dec. 26 meeting, the 2018 budget includes an approximate $250,000 increaseContinue Reading
Meshoppen Borough Maintains Status Quo
Participants in the Jan. 2 meeting of the Meshoppen Borough Council included (above, from left) councilman Jack Vaow, mayor Bruce Marshall, council president John Bunnell, secretary Phyllis Adams, treasurer Christine Swilley, and council members Doris Pickett, Mike Voorhees, and Bruce Priestner. (Absent from the reorganization meeting were council members MikeContinue Reading